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C19th Bamboo Bookcase
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C19th Bamboo Bookcase

19th century
Sold 2 February 2025 · I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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Description

A floor standing bamboo bookcase with rattan covered sides and top, the shelves covered in painted aniglypta

Measuring

Height 100 cms

Width 78 cms

Depth 35 cms

Condition

Mainly good and original the top has wear and a few holes please refer to pictures

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Bamboo Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
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SA1106474
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Delivery can easily be arranged for this item smaller items are generally sent free of charge to the uk, larger items can be sent via a courier, I keep this service as cheap as possible, the larger items are picked up and delivered to you within 7-10 days should you require a quicker delivery expect to pay at least double the normal cost.

If you are unhappy with any item I offer a full money back guarantee once the item is safely back in my possession and undamaged as a result of misuse. Please feel free to ring me with any queries you may have, I'm always happy to discuss anything to do with antiques !!

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Description
A floor standing bamboo bookcase with rattan covered sides and top, the shelves covered in painted aniglypta

Measuring

Height 100 cms

Width 78 cms

Depth 35 cms

Condition

Mainly good and original the top has wear and a few holes please refer to pictures

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Bamboo Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1106474
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the I M Chaney Antique Furniture Profile Page

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An antique nineteenth-century bamboo open bookcase featuring a tortoiseshell finish and woven cane panels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique nineteenth-century bamboo open bookcase featuring a tortoiseshell finish and woven cane panels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

C19th Bamboo Bookcase

Archive II An antique nineteenth-century bamboo open bookcase featuring a tortoiseshell finish and woven cane panels. View II
Archive III An antique nineteenth-century bamboo open bookcase featuring a tortoiseshell finish and woven cane panels. View III
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I M Chaney Antique Furniture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Telephone 07739 084300
Location
25 North View
Westbury Park
Bristol
BS6 7PT
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/imc
Verified Since Aug 2009
Items For Sale 214
Items Sold 2,538
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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Location: 25 North View, Westbury Park, Bristol, BS6 7PT, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/imc
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An antique nineteenth-century bamboo open bookcase featuring a tortoiseshell finish and woven cane panels.
C19th bamboo bookcase
Ref: SA1106474
An antique nineteenth-century bamboo open bookcase featuring a tortoiseshell finish and woven cane panels.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAesthetic Movement
  • MaterialBamboo, Cane, Lacquer
  • ColourTortoiseshell Brown
  • MotifsTortoiseshell finish, Woven cane panels, Open shelving
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 78 cm (31 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

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Aesthetic Movement bamboo furniture gained immense popularity in late 19th-century Britain, heavily influenced by the opening of Japanese trade and the Anglo-Japanese style. Pieces were constructed from imported cane and bamboo, often featuring lacquer work, panels of woven matting, and distinctive tortoiseshell finishes.

These pieces typically utilise natural bamboo stalks for the primary structural framework, combined with split bamboo, rattan cane for woven panels or backs, and occasionally lacquer or japanned surfaces for decorative shelves.

Authentic period pieces often feature pinned joinery rather than modern screws, natural variations in the bamboo stalks, aged patination on the lacquered surfaces, and woven cane backings rather than modern plywood sheets.

Such pieces bring organic texture and linear pattern to a room. They pair effectively with neutral walls, botanical elements, and mixed vintage and modern books or ceramics to highlight the handcrafted aesthetic.

Keep bamboo furniture away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent cracking. Dust regularly with a soft, dry brush and clean occasionally with a slightly damp cloth, avoiding harsh chemical polishes.
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